HIBISCUS

hibiscus

(noun) any plant of the genus Hibiscus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hibiscus (plural hibiscuses or hibisci)

A flower of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

Source: Wiktionary


Hi*bis"cus, n. Etym: [L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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